I promise

"I promise, Suzy... Even if it takes the rest of my life." -Nancy G. Brinker, Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure

What is TNBC

WHAT IS TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER?

Just in recent years, Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) has sparked interest in the news where instead of calling the tumor as ER-negative, PR-negative, and HER2-negative; researchers began using the shorthand term, "Triple Negative," dubbed the "new type" of breast cancer. Being Triple Negative, you don't have a targeted therapy and your only treatment option is chemotherapy.

Triple Negative Breast Cancer is seen in about 15% of all breast cancers. TNBC is a very aggressive cancer that tends to strike younger women, pre-menopause, especially among African-American women and women who have BRCA1 mutations. The tumor tends to be fast growing and is less likely to show up on an annual mammogram. TNBC is more likely to metastasis early on; has a high rate of recurrence in the first 2-3 years from diagnosis and has a poorer prognosis than other types of breast cancer due to lack of specific, targeted treatment for TNBC.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

I'm Here Because of You, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2016

6+ year survivor!
Walking to finish our fight at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, as I walked with my pink sisters and some high school friends on May 14, 2016.  A rainy and cold day brought 1600 participants out to the event in Perrysburg, OH., raising $131, 000 to assist in saving lives from breast cancer in Northwest Ohio.  Thank you NWO for your support in our mission!





We're here because of you.

The girls in pink!
Barb, Doris Melissa J. and Melissa P.

TNBC sisters, Melissa P. and Melissa J.

My favorite city truck!

Making Strides Breast Cancer Survivors

McAuley girls Lori, Rhonda and Melissa

"Hope for More Tomorrows"



Sunday, May 15, 2016

Victory Center Treasures Fundraiser 2016


On May 13, 2016, I volunteered to help serve food at the grazing stations.  The Victory Center in their annual Treasures benefit with the theme, "Experience the essence of New Orleans".  A live and silent auction brought in big money to help support the mission of  the Victory Center in providing education and support for cancer patients through their individual and group services.


Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Sisters, Melissa and
Audrey Barlumi

Devorah and Melissa bidding on
the silent auctions

Caricature of me

Devorah and Melissa

Friday, May 6, 2016

Susan G. Komen's Mother's Day #4EveryMom Campaign

Me and Mom
If my mother were here today... 
"Thank you Mom for shaping me into the woman I am today... to be strong, caring, loving, compassionate and to be an advocate for others. I love you and miss you so very much Mom!"
- Your loving daughter, Melissa





Support by customizing your favorite photo with mom and post to your social media and hashtag #4EveryMom http://www.komen.org/4everymom

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